Beauty Appetite by Jessica Simon: November 2015

I'm not sure either you have ever heard about this product or not. Though Oronine H Ointment isn't that famous in Indonesia, it's a really popular balm in Japan!

It has plain balm packaging, but who cares on the outside, when you got a miraculous ointment! There are couple of different size, and I got mine in 30 g, I have been using this for a month, and I still got so much left! I'm sure this will last me for quite a long time, probably half a year or so.

Oronine H Ointment can be used for pimple, skin eruption, minor burns, chapped skin, frostbite, cuts, dry athlete's foot, ringworm, favus, etc. I mostly use it for pimple, redness and acne scars.

There aren't many shops that sell this balm, and you have to keep in mind that there are some shops who sell fake Oronine H Ointment. But you can find it at Miss Lie Collection, a trustee online shop since 2009. Quote "BEAUTYAPPETITE" while check out to get free shipping all over Indonesia.

The texture of the product is like a balm, it's much thicker than cream. It's hard to take the product just using finger, so I prefer to use a spatula instead, also for hygienic purpose. I won't recommend you to use this all over your face, but problematic areas only. I only apply it on my jaw areas, that has acne scars. Since the texture is really thick, I don't use it in the morning. Also note that you can't use this balm under makeup, so I suggest you to use this balm only at night.

It takes roughly 30 minutes for the Oronine H Ointment to absorb into the skin, so don't apply the balm right before you go to bed, or your face will stick onto your pillow sheet hehehe. Some people might don't like the sticky feeling, but I actually don't really mind, as long as the product works on me. There's always a price to pay anyway :)

APPLIED:

Before using Oronine H Ointment, I tried gazillion acne treatments, most of them worked really well, however some products dried out my skin, and the others made my skin red. So most of the redness that I have on my skin right now isn't from the acne, but from the acne treatment I used. That's why I stopped using them all, and decided to try Oronine H Ointment.

So far, it doesn't make my skin dry or flaky, it doesn't cause redness! Instead, it shrinks down pimples without making my skin irritated, and it helps to brighten the acne scars, I know I've only been using it for a month, and I never really expect any instant progress from skincare, but it really works :)

HERE'S THE PROOF:

I really wish I found Oronine H Ointment sooner to treat my hormonal zits and acne scars. I will continue to use it until my skin is completely healed. If you have the same skin problems like I do, I would recommend you to check it out at Miss Lie Collection. It's very affordable since you only have to use it for targeted problematic areas and not all over your face, and you can use it for other problems beside acne.

Only get this product at trusted online shop because there are fake products are sold online! Don't forget to quote 'BEAUTYAPPETITE' while checking out at Miss Lie Collection to get free shipping all over Indonesia.

XOXO

❤ J E S S I E ❤

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I always love to pamper myself, go for a massage, mani-pedi, or simply by snuggling in my warm blanket, watching Friends while using face masks. Those simple things are some ways to recharge myself from all the hectic works I've been doing for the past couple of days. I personally like to use face masks, pretty much all the time... I have tons of different masks, either mud masks, sheet mask, powder mask, you name it. And recently, I'm looking for more natural products for my skincare, like avoiding face wash that has detergent ingredients, and using natural ingredients for my skin care or other beauty products. The products doesn't need to be organic, as long as they're natural, it's fine by me.

I've heard a lot of good things of Mask Republic before, on beauty forums, friends, and especially bloggers. It seems I'm pretty late to finally try it out, but I finally decided to try these masks! The products are free of chemical ingredients, and the most famous products from Mask Republic is--of course--their powder mask, I've also heard so many good things of their body scrub, lip scrub, and facial scrub. They're all natural and safe for our skin, and not to mention, affordable! The powder mask is only Rp 40.000 per pack, and I got myself 4 powder mask: Cinnamon, Moringa, Green Tea, and Rosemary.

All of the powder mask is made by oatmeal, healthy food that in general we consume daily as a meal in the morning. Oatmeal is a good fiber, has Omega-3, Thiamine, Iron, Beta-glucan, Anti-Oxidant, Reduces levels of cholesterol level. In addition to functioning as a healthy food, oatmeal used to treat skin health.

There are several benefits of using oatmeal for our skin:

Fighting Acne

Oatmeal is able to relieve acne because of its ability to absorb and remove excess oil and remove dead skin cells, it can relieve acne as well.

Remove Dead Skin Cells

Oatmeal is very effective in combating dull, dry, flaky skin because it contains polissacharides the gelatin in the water and forming a protective layer which is good for the skin. Oatmeal is also effective in treating dry skin symptoms such as hives, rashes, and skin peeling.

Skin Moisturizer

Oatmeal acts as a natural moisturizer to remove dead skin cells. Oatmeal has a beta-glucan content of which forms a smooth layer on the skin and can penetrate into the skin much needed skin. In addition it also can accelerate wound healing, improve collagen and activation of immune cells in the skin.

Relieve Itching Sense

Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and is suitable for all skin types. Oatmeal effective in healing dry skin and itching

Skin Lightening

Oatmeal is known to brighten skin and even out skin tone and texture

Treatment for Chickenpox

Oatmeal has been known since thousands of years ago to treat eczema, chicken pox, insect bites and skin infections due to the content of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-itch.

Natural Cleanser

Oatmeal has a natural cleanser called saponin that can remove dirt and oil from pores without causing irritation, making skin soft, supple and also shrink the pores.

Here's how to use Mask Republic Powder Mask:

Take the mask sufficiently (about 1 tablespoon)

Mix the mask with water

Stir evenly

Apply on face

Wait 5-10 minutes until dry and then wash your face with warm water

Before

Moringa powder mask

After

Because the mask is made by oatmeal, the mask isn't 100% powder, I usually leave the mask on my face for about 10 minutes. The mask will start to dry out, then I massage it all over my face and neck, use it as a face scrub, then rinse it off with warm water. The feeling after rinsing off the mask is refreshing, skin feels softer and brighter. I've been using the mask twice a week for the last couple of weeks, and it also helps to shrink my pores :)

Mask Republic Powder Mask Oat Cinnamon

Cinnamon and oatmeal is a good blend in relieving acne because there are 3 main content on cinnamon which makes it useful as acne treatment, such as Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidant. Cinnamon Oat mask is also good to help shrink pores, moisturize and smooth the skin.

Anti-Bacterial

By clearing the bacteria from the skin, Cinnamon prevent clogging of skin pores, reduce inflammation and increased production of sebum caused by bacteria.

Anti-Inflammation

The content of the Anti-Inflammation at Cinnamon can reduce the swelling of acne

Anti-Oxidant

The content of anti-oxidants in this Cinnamon protect the skin from environmental toxins and other harmful substances. Additionally, Cinnamon can give effect to peel microdermabrasion with the upper skin layer formed by sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells. Exfoliation is able to clean the skin and provide a layer of healthy new skin.

This mask works amazing, but the smell is too strong to my liking, so I prefer the Oat Rosemary instead, as they pretty much have the same function to make skin glows.

Mask Republic Powder Mask Oat Moringa

Moringa has anti-aging properties, can be used as acne treatment and remove dark spots. If you've been reading my blog for quite a while, then you must have known already that I was struggling with acne for months, starting this year. It had lessened my confidence so much, though I never really mentioned it bluntly. My skin has been getting better slowly, I cut down my skincare products, I don't use half of it anymore, only use ones that I really need.

However, I still have some acne scars left, and this mask has been helping to brighten the dark spots and acne scars. I use it at least once a week, it surely takes time, but it works :) I really recommend it if you have the same problem like I do.

Mask Republic Powder Mask Oat Green Tea

Green Tea helps to treat skin and reduce inflammation and redness. Oat Green Tea mask is very useful to clear blackheads, oil control and also can rejuvenate the skin because the properties that can eliminate toxins from the skin that results can make the skin clean, soft and smooth.

I love the scent of green tea and oats combined! It smells relaxing, I always feel refreshed after using this mask.

Mask Republic Powder Mask Oat Rosemary

You may know Rosemary as herbs are easy to grow and is commonly used in cooking, but Rosemary is also a natural skin care ingredient that is effective with many benefits. Rosemary is rich in anti-oxidants, microelement and nutrients including iron, calcium, vitamins, pinene, camphor and other components that can provide benefits and improve skin quality.

Oat mask Rosemary helps refresh and rejuvenate the skin so it is good to tighten and improve the skin elastic. The skin will glow and soft, Rosemary is very useful in brightening dull skin. I prefer to use the Oat Rosemary mask to brigten up my skintone.

Do something nice for yourself, because you deserve it. It only takes about 10-15 minutes to use this mask, but the result is ah-ma-zing! My absolute favorite is the Oat Moringa and Oat Rosemary, it has been helping to brighten up my skin, removing dead skin cells, and lessening the dark spots!

As I said before, the mask is very afforadble, only IDR 40,000/pack. And each pack will last for couple months, as you only need one tablespoon of powder mask for your entire face, not to mention the ingredients are all natural! :)

You can get these powder mask at:

Mask Republic

Instagram: @maskrepublic

LINE: @maskrepublic

XOXO

❤ J E S S I E ❤

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I've finally came back after my trip from Kuala Lumpur, and couple days before that I made sure to look at my best. If you follow me on twitter or instagram, you must've known already that I already prepped my legs at Spoya Studio! It's a new waxing and beauty studio in town and the biggest reason I decided to go there is because they use my favorite Sugar Pot Wax for waxing treatment! Sugar Pot Wax is the only wax kit I use, if you never heard of Sugar Pot Wax, well it's actually the most famous wax kit in Indonesia, they're affordable and easy to use, and I also reviewed one of their product here.

SPOYA Waxing & Beauty Studio
Ruko Elang Laut Blok D No. 48, PIK
Phone: 021-29237566
OPEN EVERYDAY: 10am - 8pm
www.spoya.net

There are some reasons why I decided to go to Spoya Waxing Studio, even though I have my own waxing kit at home. The first reason is because the treatments are done by the professionals, the treatment was much more less painful than if I did it myself at home. And secondly, I cannot reach every part of my body easily, sometimes it's better to have someone do it for you.

The place feels homey and really cozy. I was welcomed by warm beverage, there were red tea, chamomile tea, or ginger tea, and I chose to have chamomile tea. I did half legs waxing, however you have your full legs waxed if you want. You can go to their website directly for the complete pricelist and ongoing promotions.

They prioritize hygiene and sanitation really well, not only to the place but of course to the treatment. There's no double dipping. They always use disposable bed sheet, mask and latex gloves. Everything is really hygienic, so I feel really safe as a customer.

Before the treatment

I shaved my legs before my trip to Bali, it was couple weeks before I did the waxing treatment. Though shaving is faster and easier to do, but after couple of days, the hair grows normally, and it looks rough, so I have to keep shaving every other day (not really convenient!).

It only took 30-45 minutes for the full treatment. There are some steps for the treatment itself, from cleansing, spraying soothing mist, applying powder, waxing, cleansing, spraying soothing mist, and lastly applying moisturizer. You can watch the video below to see how it works:

Process:

After!!! Completely satisfied with the result :)

As I said before, the treatment was less painful than if I did it myself, I almost didn't feel the pain, I was too mesmerized to see how smooth my legs were after waxing! Can't stop touching my legs now. I'll definitely come back to Spoya Studio to try waxing other areas (I'm pretty hairy haha!).

SPOYA Waxing & Beauty Studio
Ruko Elang Laut Blok D No. 48, PIK
Phone: 021-29237566
OPEN EVERYDAY: 10am - 8pm
www.spoya.net

Makin pede pamer kaki setelah wax treatment di #SpoyaStudio pakai #SugarPotWax hihihi 😜 (on the blog soon!) pic.twitter.com/KEPebbn5nF
— Jessica Simon (@sijessie) 15 November 2015

The photo above was taken a week after the treatment, my legs were still as smooth as they were after treatment! I only have to come back monthly to keep my legs from getting hairy haha. I'm sure most girls would prefer their legs hair-free, and also other areas too ;) and I'd really recommend you to try their waxing services.

XOXO

❤ J E S S I E ❤

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Last month, I posted a review of Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream that I've been using for quite a while. However I did mention in the post that I mainly use it for my dry skin such as my elbows, knees and ankles, sometimes I use it for my face also when it gets rough and dry, especially jaw areas. But in normal days, I use Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion all over my face.

Q: Why do I need two different types of moisturizer, don't they work the same way?

A: Because I have problematic areas where I need more moisturisation, that's why I use Moisturizing Cream on my chronic dry skin. I also like to use Moisturizing Cream after I exfoliate my face to keep it moisturized. Where on my daily basis, I use DailyAdvance twice a day after cleanser. So you can say that I will reach for the Moisturizing Cream for 'heavy duty' problems :)

Product description:
The moisturizing formula is fast-acting, long-lasting, and helps protect extra dry skin. Non-greasy, non-irritating, non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion® is an ideal full body moisturizer. The moisturizing formula is fast-acting, long-lasting, and helps protect extra dry skin. Non-greasy, non-irritating, non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion® is an ideal full body moisturizer.

Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil (Macadamia Nut Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteareth-20, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

This lotion has creamy and rich consistency, but absorb really well into the skin. It is a good moisturizer that I can use daily. A little bit of product goes a long way, it'll last a good couple of months for me, as I only use it on my face only (they can be used on your body as well).

I've been using this for the past few months with the combination of Cetaphil Daily Skin Cleanser that I really, really, really love, recently I noticed that my skin has been looking much healthier, it doesn't break me out or anything, and this Ultra Hydrating Lotion is really gentle on my sensitive skin.

I remember I used to struggle when I put on my makeup, it didn't go smoothly onto my skin, at the point where I didn't even bother to put any makeup on, because it wasted so much time to put on makeup and in the end it didn't look that good on my skin anyway. It was caused by my combination skin, there were some dry areas that didn't make as a good canvas for my makeup. So keeping my skin hydrated will always be my priority now, because I love experimenting with makeup, I love trying out new products, and most of all, I love having a good healthy skin :)

Now, I don't know what your skin problem is. But if you're looking for a gentle moisturizer for face and body, I'd unquestionably recommend you to grab Ultra Hydrating Lotion at your nearest drugstores.

XOXO

❤ J E S S I E ❤

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#CHANGEDESTINY video

Some people believe in destiny, and some say that it doesn’t exist. And when we’re talking about destiny, it reminds me of a quote of William Jennings Bryan who said, “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

I recently came across a video of Anggun, International Singer/Songwriter who is incredibly famous and talented, not only in Indonesia, but all over the world especially in Europe. And I don’t know about you but before I watched the video, I never knew that she struggled so much that she had to leave Indonesia and started her new journey somewhere else. All I know is her success stories. Not about her battle.

I find this video really inspiring, how she #CHANGEDESTINY by moving out of Indonesia and started new career in totally new places, how she strived in London and didn’t give up, yet she rose up even stronger than before.

Whatever we’re dealing on right now, we have to remember that we all have the power to be what we want to become. We have a chance to #CHANGEDESTINY and all we have to do is achieve our goals.

Here are some things that we all should remember:

- Keep yourself motivated

By your friends, family, books, movies. Be inspired everyday by every little thing that happen in your life

- Believe in yourself

As cheesy as it sounds, don’t ever lose hope in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will

- Find your window of opportunity

There is always a way. When you think there’s no chance, change your point of view, make your own way if possible

- Make choices

Making a big change is scary, but regret is even scarier. But remember, your choice reflects your life, so make good ones

All in all, watch Anggun’s video, let me know what you think and share your secrets to #CHANGEDESTINY, would love to read that! J

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